The easiest way to take the joy out of narrative writing is to excessively codify it. For that reason, this page will give just a few formal pointers and it will provide several strategies to get some ideas flowing for a great story.
Any single planning strategy runs the risk of constraining the creative process. This model simply helps students to overcome their anxiety about getting started.
The best starting point is to think visually. Collect images from Google image search or from Flickr. Look for interesting images of places and people. Bring these places and people to life in your writing.
Table of Contents
A Planning Strategy
Any single planning strategy runs the risk of constraining the creative process. This model simply helps students to overcome their anxiety about getting started.The best starting point is to think visually. Collect images from Google image search or from Flickr. Look for interesting images of places and people. Bring these places and people to life in your writing.
Setting
Character
Conflict
Structure
Narrative point of view